South Africa, June 4 -- The latest data reveal that the number of international association meetings hosted in Cape Town increased from 42 in 2023 to 58 in 2024, propelling the city 15 places up the global rankings to 35th. This achievement places it among the world's top 10 cities for average attendance per event, with 717 delegates per meeting.

The report has revealed that the number of international association meetings hosted in Cape Town increased from 42 in 2023 to 58 in 2024. This growth means that the city climbs 15 places in the global rankings to 35th, and is placed among the top 10 cities globally for average attendance per event, with an impressive 717 delegates per meeting.

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